Day 27: Direction

Wow, today was busy and full of reunions and reminiscing. I went to an annually-held local event to raise money for cancer research, and I ran into quite a few people I knew. Most were friends I went to school with eons ago, but I also talked to a former instructor whom I haven't seen in over two years as well as a few former teachers. It was wonderful to have a little time to catch up a bit and talk about the "good ol' days." As I both talked and listened, I thought about how much many of them had changed--two had earned degrees, one was off to grad school, one had a new boyfriend, and two were getting married. That led me to think about my own changes, which feel like few and far between--I still live in the same place and I still have a similar routine. The only thing that was "big news" for me was how I had been sick, and while that was indeed a period of learning and growth, it wasn't exactly a pleasant experience... not to mention I didn't do much in the interim. But that's just how my life was planned.

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
~Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)

God plans out everyone's lives individually. No two people have the exact same experiences, and each person learns differently from his/her own experiences. If I was meant to have gone through events similar to those of my friends, I would have. However, I'm convinced that I'm exceptionally atypical for a good reason... I couldn't tell you the exact reason(s) why I'm so different, but I'm okay with that. If I did know, then it would take all the mystery and excitement out of life which would make it completely monotonous and predictable. Plus, oft times my assumptions are way off from what actually happens, hence why I can't rely on myself for the answers. I just don't know... but that's okay too. I've got God on my side, and I can ALWAYS turn to Him and ask where to go, who to contact, what to do or say, how to act or react, and when to do it all. God has never led and will never lead me astray; He is the only being whom I can trust and count on no matter what. Only He knows what path I need to take to become the person I'm meant to be.

Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for my friends and for our reunions. Please continue to bless them and direct them down the paths they are destined for. Please also watch over my family, and bless and direct them as well. And please keep them all safe and strong, happy and healthy. Lord, whatever You have planned for me, thank You in advance. I trust You, Lord, with all my heart and soul, and I know that whatever I go through (good or bad), it's for the best reason--Your reason. Lord, I ask that You please cleanse me of my sins, and please continue to guide me throughout my life. Please come into my heart, Lord, and shape it into a kind, peaceful, and loving one. Thank You for all that I have and all that I am. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Love and God Bless,
M.C.